2017 SGD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8957 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.5103 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6646 QAR

2017 SGD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 2.8957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.5103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3855 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5471 to the December average rate of 2.7250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8957 was up 6.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,479 QAR

2016 Average 13,191 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,551 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,927.29 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8336

2.5210

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SGD to QAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.5973, compared to 2.7318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5973

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1952 QAR (High: 2.8957 / Low: 2.7006). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 QAR (High: 2.6141 / Low: 2.5900).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1952

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0826 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.8075) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2275 (+8.82%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.8075

2016 Avg (November) 2.5801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5828	2.5103	2.5471
February	2.5921	2.5580	2.5743
March	2.6115	2.5619	2.5912
April	2.6141	2.5900	2.6039
May	2.6358	2.5788	2.6108
June	2.7321	2.6263	2.6568
July	2.7125	2.6335	2.6761
August	2.7208	2.6617	2.6891
September	2.7640	2.7142	2.7425
October	2.8083	2.6621	2.7506
November	2.8957	2.7006	2.8075
December	2.7550	2.7027	2.7250